Question

lipids
biomolecule functions:
identify the biomolecule based on the functions below

1. insulates organs in order to provide protection
2. holds the instructions for how organisms perform life functions
3. provide energy in the form of metabolism
4. stores long term energy in the form of fat
5. helps build muscles
6. catalyzes chemical reactions as an enzyme
7. responsible for storing and transmiting genetic information
8. serve in structures such as cell walls

Explanation:

To solve this, we match each function to the correct biomolecule (Lipids, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids, or others) based on their known roles:

1) Insulates organs for protection

Lipids (like fats) insulate organs.

2) Holds instructions for life functions

Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) store genetic instructions.

3) Provide energy (metabolism)

Carbohydrates (e.g., glucose) are quick energy sources.

4) Stores long - term energy (fat)

Lipids (triglycerides) store long - term energy.

5) Helps build muscles

Proteins (muscle is made of protein) build muscles.

6) Catalyzes reactions (enzyme)

Proteins (enzymes are proteins) catalyze reactions.

7) Stores/transmits genetic info

Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) store and transmit genetic info.

8) Structural role (cell walls)

Carbohydrates (e.g., cellulose in plant cell walls) or Lipids (cell membrane structure) – for cell walls, Carbohydrates (cellulose) is key, but if considering cell membrane (a structure), Lipids (phospholipids) too. However, for “cell walls” (plant), Carbohydrates (cellulose) is correct.

Answer:

s:

1. Lipids
2. Nucleic Acids
3. Carbohydrates
4. Lipids
5. Proteins
6. Proteins
7. Nucleic Acids
8. Carbohydrates (or Lipids if cell membrane - but cell walls → Carbohydrates)